Strategic IT Sourcing & Contract Lead

Confidential; Shelton (CT); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Job summary

Confidential, based in the United States, is seeking a Sr. Analyst, IT Procurement to lead sourcing and procurement for technology and indirect spend. You will manage RFx events, negotiate terms, and support the full contract lifecycle from sourcing through renewal.

The role partners with Technology, Legal, and Procurement leadership to drive cost savings, improve vendor performance, and ensure contractual compliance. Expect cross-functional collaboration and a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in related field.
• 5+ years in strategic sourcing, procurement, or contracting.
• Experience negotiating and closing vendor agreements.
• Experience with IT or technology procurement categories.
• Experience leading RFx events (RFPs/RFIs).

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing initiatives for technology and indirect categories from opportunity identification through supplier selection and award.
• Develop and manage RFP/RFI events, including bid packages, evaluation criteria, supplier communications, comparative analysis, and award recommendations.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, service levels, and other contractual provisions with vendors.
• Draft, review, and redline vendor agreements, statements of work, amendments, and related documents.
• Partner with Legal on nonstandard or complex contractual terms and issues.
• Coordinate between Technology, Procurement, Legal, and vendors through sourcing and contracting.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Vendor negotiation

RFP/RFI management

Contract management

Spend analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Technology, or related field

5+ years in strategic sourcing, procurement or contracting

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

CLM systems

Spend analytics platforms

Job description

Confidential, based in the United States, is seeking a Sr. Analyst, IT Procurement to lead sourcing and procurement for technology and indirect spend. You will manage RFx events, negotiate terms, and support the full contract lifecycle from sourcing through renewal.

The role partners with Technology, Legal, and Procurement leadership to drive cost savings, improve vendor performance, and ensure contractual compliance. Expect cross-functional collaboration and a fast-paced environment.